Joseph and Mary: Four Storms (Survival Stories, 5)

Jesus’ earthly family:

• Joseph a carpenter. Jesus also followed in that trade.
• Mary was his mother.
• Both Joseph and Mary traced their line back to King David.
• They were poor. (Offered the poor persons sacrifice when dedicating Jesus)
• They had at least seven children. (Jesus, James, Moses, Judas, Simon and at least two sisters.)

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Matthew 1:18-24

I. The Four Storms every marriage will go through:

1. The storm (Matthew 1:18)

2. The storm (Matthew 1:19)

• He was careful who he spoke to.
• He was gracious when many would have been vengeful.
• He was slow when most would have rushed. (James 1:19-20)

3. The storm (Matthew 1:20-24)

4. The storm (Matthew 2:12-12)

II. How did Joseph survive? =

III. What did God’s Voice do in Joseph’s life?

1. Clarified his

2. Directed

3. Showed him

4. Protected him .

III. Survival Tips: How do I hear from God? SOME QUESTIONS: (Guide you)

• Is any unconfessed sin
• Is my attitude toward my spouse Godly? (1 Peter 3:7)
• Do I have a daily time with God?
• Have I asked my spouse how to pray for them?
• Do we pray together?
• Am I expecting God to answer? That’s called faith.